[All] Who is Yoo Hee-dong, the catfish man in My Little Old Boy's Romance 2? Baseball, draft, Deoksu High School

Ever wondered who Yoo Hee-dong, the "Catfish Man" from "My Little Old Boy's Romance 2," is? We've compiled everything from his days at Deoksu High School, his 196-197cm tall pitcher specs, and his potential for the 2025 KBO Draft. Everything you need to know about Yoo Hee-dong, who has gone from baseball prospect to entertainment star.

1. Who is the catfish man Yoo Hee-dong in My Baby's Love 2?

The most talked about person these days is none other than Yoo Hee-dong, the catfish man from 'My Little Old Boy's Romance 2'.
As soon as he appeared in the latter half of the broadcast, the reaction exploded with “Who is that person?”

 

✔ Estimated to have been born in 2006
✔ Department of Physical Education, Korea University
✔ Tall pitcher, 196~197cm tall
✔ Graduated from Deoksu High School
✔ Actor Yoo Tae-woong's second son

 

With his tall stature and soft features, some even said he resembled BTS' Jin, and his search rankings skyrocketed immediately after the broadcast. What's even more surprising is that he's not just a visual meg, but a promising prospect already well-known in the baseball world.

2. During his time at Deoksu High School, he played an ace-level role in leading the team to victory in the national competition.

Yoo Hee-dong is a member of the baseball team at Deoksu High School in Seoul.
In the opening game of the 58th President's Cup National High School Baseball Tournament in 2024, he made his presence felt by leading his team to a cold game victory with 5 scoreless innings and 8 strikeouts.

 

The records at that time were

5 innings

1 hit

2 walks

8 strikeouts

No runs

 

At the time, Deoksu High School was a strong team that was considered a candidate for the national triple crown, having won the Shinsegae E-Mart Cup and the Golden Lion Flag, and at the center of it all was Yoo Hee-dong.

At 196cm tall (currently also mentioned as 197cm), he was evaluated as having a downward release point, a splitter with a large drop, and a curve.

In particular, his main weapon is his “splitter that comes in like a fastball and then suddenly drops in front of home plate.”

3. A tall pitcher, standing at 196-197cm, whose growth story is also a hot topic.

It is said that Yoo Hee-dong grew 14cm at a time when he was in the second year of middle school, reaching a height of over 190cm.
According to his own interview, he put in a lot of effort to grow taller, such as going to bed before 10 o'clock and eating breakfast.

 

Currently, his profile reports that he is 196cm tall, but after entering college, he is said to be 197cm tall.
Among baseball fans, he is called the “almost 2m pitcher” due to his overwhelming physique.

 

His biggest strength is that he can throw sharp breaking balls and pitch high and down at high contact points thanks to his tall stature.

4. 2025 KBO Rookie Draft Challenge: What are the chances of becoming a professional?

In an interview when he was a senior in high school, Yoo Hee-dong revealed that he would challenge himself for the 2025 KBO League rookie draft.

“I want to be drafted in an earlier round, even if it’s just a little bit.”
“I desperately want to play baseball as a professional and reach higher levels.”

 

He expressed his determination like this.

He is currently pursuing his studies in the Department of Physical Education at Korea University, where he is honing his skills on the college stage. His older brother, Yoo Jae-dong, is also a pitcher at Korea University, furthering the legacy of the brothers' pitching partnership.

5. Actor Yoo Tae-woong's son, 'Yoo Ji-kwang' from Wild Times

Yoo Hee-dong's father is actor Yoo Tae-woong, who played the role of Yoo Ji-kwang in the drama 'Wild Times'.

With his tall appearance resembling his father and his athletic physique,

 

Comments like “Your genes are crazy” poured in.

In fact, it is known that the father actively supported his son by going to the stadium in person to watch his pitching.

 

Recently, he showed his trust in his son by saying, “Now I trust him and watch over him.”

 

 

Q&A

 

Q1. How tall is Yoo Hee-dong exactly in centimeters?
A. His official height during high school was 196cm, and after entering college, he was reported to be 197cm. He is a tall pitcher, nearly 2m tall.

 

Q2. Has Yoo Hee-dong been nominated as a professional?
A. When I was a senior in high school, I announced my intention to enter the 2025 KBO Rookie Draft, and I am currently honing my skills at Korea University.

 

Q3. What kind of activities did you do at Deoksu High School?

A. In the opening game of the 2024 President's Cup, he led the team to a cold game victory with 5 scoreless innings and 8 strikeouts.

 

Q4. Is your father really actor Yoo Tae-woong?

A. Yes, he is the second son of actor Yoo Tae-woong, famous for his role as Yoo Ji-kwang in the drama 'Wild Times'.

 

Q5. Will appearing on variety shows have any impact on my baseball career?
A. Currently, I'm balancing my studies and baseball, playing as a pitcher on the college stage. My future plans may vary depending on the season's results.

 

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